Why they rank here
Virat Kohli is the defining batsman of the post-2010 era and the greatest chaser of a target the one-day game has seen. Since debuting in 2008 he has scored more than 27,000 international runs and, as of early 2025, over 80 international centuries, including a record 50-plus ODI hundreds that surpassed Tendulkar's long-standing mark. His genius is at its clearest pursuing totals: his average in successful ODI run chases sits far above anyone else's, built on immaculate placement, running between the wickets, and control of tempo. Kohli scored heavily across all three formats, led India to the top of the Test rankings, and drove a new standard of fitness and intensity in the modern game. His 82 not out against Pakistan at the 2022 T20 World Cup is among the most celebrated innings of the era. He remains the benchmark for consistency and competitive hunger in contemporary batting.
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